Western Family YMCA
2600 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 709-9622
Join Today!Check out our childcare options including Preschool, Before and After School Care, School is Out care and more!
Learn MoreOur Y’s offer certified personal trainers and coaches to help you set and meet your specific goals.
Register TodayOur program lineup has something for everyone – fitness, sports, swim lessons, arts and more!
Learn MoreGet ready for a fun-filled summer at the Western Family Y! We’ve got activities around the pool all summer long, check out the full schedule here.
Fridays in May – 10:30 a.m.
Explore your inner Zen with our Guest Instructor Brennan every Friday in the month of May! Start your morning at 10:30am wit h BODYBALANCE and end your mindfulness journey with our scheduled meditation – all starting at 11:15am.
May 8th
Get yourself and your children ready for Summer! Summer program registration including swimming lessons, small training and more, opens for Members ONLY. Non members may register Monday May 15th.
May 12th: 9 – 11 a.m.
Help us celebrate all the great Moms out there! In recognition of Mothers Day, stop by the lobby and enjoy breakfast on us.
May 15th: 12 – 2 p.m.
Get ready to swim in everyones favorite pool as we open the jewel of the YMCA of Delaware. We will be serving lunch starting at 12 p.m. out on the patio. Swing by for a bite after swimming some laps.
May 19th
Drop your kids off at the YMCA and enjoy an evening out! Your kids will enjoy games, pizza, group activities and more!
$25 per child $15 per additional sibling.
May 22nd
Stop by the lobby for some conversation and a cup of Joe! Tell us what you think, we’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas.
May 28th & 29th
Start your Memorial Day weekend with a little shimmy and a little shakin’! Join our Zumba team for land Zumba on Sunday, May 28 in our Western Room, and Aqua Zumba on Monday, May 29 at the Complex pool!
May 27th – 29th: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Welcome back Summer! The Family Complex pool will be opening Memorial day weekend. Join us Monday from 11a-1p for a BBQ on the pool deck. We will be serving burgers & dogs to kick off the pool season!
May 29th
Push your limits and challenge yourself to complete the Murph Challenge in the Fitness Center, which includes running/walking 2 miles.
October 3, 2023
Registration/Check-In: 11 a.m. – Lunch Included
Click HERE to Register/Donate!
Your donation ensures that everyone has access to the life changing programs at the YMCA. Donors support a wide range of programs including, but not limited to: summer camp for low-income children, at-risk teen programming, drowning prevention, before and after school enrichment, chronic disease prevention, and so much more.
This year’s golf event will benefit the Western Family YMCA and ensure that no one is turned away for the inability to pay!
GRADES: 6TH – 11TH
Under the supervision of the YMCA staff, all participants will be given the tools to become the leaders of tomorrow within their own communities and beyond while having the time of their lives. Dinner is provided!
CONTACT: For more information, contact Dave Miller at [email protected]
*Pools close 15 minutes before facility.
Two rooms for drop-in babysitting:
Kids Zone Room One: 6 weeks – 4 years old
Kids Zone Room Two: 5 – 11 years old
*Hours subject to change. Please check the app for schedules.
For the most up to date holiday schedules, visit the Locations & Hours page.
To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.
Have the best summer ever with the Teen Summer Fun Pass to the YMCA. Get yours today and gain access to a local YMCA of Delaware branch (including the outdoor pool!) June 12th through September 4th. Learn More